Ella

My Summary

Sen Babysitter | Autism & Complex Needs

My Experience

I have over 5 years of professional childcare and education experience, including roles as:

• Autism Service Lead
• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)
• Teaching Assistant (Primary, Secondary & SEN)
• One-to-One Support Assistant
• Tutor
• Nanny & Babysitter
• Trustee for an African Youth Development Association
• Research Team Advisor

I have experience supporting children aged 2+ in schools, family homes and community settings.

My experience includes:

• One-to-one support
• Homework clubs
• Breakfast, lunch and after-school clubs
• Language interventions
• Social skills programmes
• Behaviour support
• Overnight residential school trips
• Emotional wellbeing support
• Holiday childcare


SEN Experience

I have extensive experience supporting children with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)

I am familiar with:

• EHCPs
• Behaviour Support Plans
• Speech & Language Therapy (SLT)
• Occupational Therapy (OT)
• Educational Psychology (EP)
• Multi-agency working

I understand that every child is different and always adapt my approach to meet each child’s individual needs.


Previous Roles

Before returning to private childcare, I worked for a young people’s mental health charity supporting young people with neurodevelopmental needs.

My role involved helping young people transition into apprenticeships, employment, further education and university while providing emotional wellbeing support and helping them achieve personal goals.

I have also worked alongside NHS partners, local authorities and community organisations to improve mental health support for young people across Croydon.

My Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS (Update Service)
• Full Paediatric First Aid
• Level 2 Safeguarding Children
• ADHD Awareness & Co-occurring Conditions
• Autism – Women & Girls
• Understanding Stress & Anxiety in Autism
• Supporting Pupils with Intimate Care
• EYFS Safe Sleep
• Supporting Mental Health & Wellbeing Awareness
• Working One-to-One
• Frameworks to Support the Attributes of Pupils with Autism
• Navigating Complex Childhood Needs
• Cyber Security Awareness
• Introduction to Welfare Benefits

I am committed to continuous professional development and regularly complete additional training to ensure I provide the highest standard of care.

My Availability

I am currently focusing on growing Sentury Care, allowing me greater flexibility to support families throughout the week. My availability on my profile is fully up to date.

My Fees

• Babysitting from £20.00 per hour

Professional Childcare – £20 per hour

• Minimum booking: 2 hours

• Free 45 - minute meet & greet

• Evenings, weekends and school holidays available (subject to availability)